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    One World in a New World – Apocalyptic Chats

    🌍One World in a New World – Apocalyptic Chats

    One World in a New World explores consciousness, systems thinking, AI-human partnership, global transformation, spirituality, leadership, coherence, sustainability, and the future of humanity through conversations with visionary leaders, scientists, authors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.

    Discover insights on planetary consciousness, personal growth, social innovation, peace, wellness, awakening, and emerging technologies shaping a new world rooted in wisdom, collaboration, creativity, and collective evolution.

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    One World in a New World with Perry Knoppert - Founder & CEO, The Octopus Movement - Multipotentialite Dec 02, 2022
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    One World in a New World with Perry Knoppert - Founder & CEO, The Octopus Movement - Multipotentialite

    Asked how and where his journey inside he relates that a teacher told his father he couldn't read him. He was kind of proud of that, as was his father. It took him many years to overcome the labels and enjoy his weirdness. Listen in to the journey.

    His story about trying to find the balance between being cool or being weird, accepted or outcast, he shares a great reflection with examples. He felt lost between the inner drive to just be who he was and the outer conditions and the desire to fit in. Diversity cannot be simplified; it's diversity.

    We all have events that trigger our rise from the shadows of our life. Perry is no different and his sharing of his journey will certainly sound familiar to some, perhaps in your own trip. Others will certainly be inspired by the authenticity of how he describes his 'LSD' trip. That ought to make you curious.

    Perry makes the distinction between a mycelium network vs a community. Why? His description of the difference and the advantages of the network is enlightening, perhaps apocalyptic. He believes there are many non-linear thinkers who see things from multiple angles and can converse about them in psychological safety and intellectual humility.

    Perry mentions the interesting perspective of he and Zen being biologically connected through the internet... fiber optic cable stretched across the ocean and transmitting 0s and 1s that bring us face to face from afar, sharing a common space between us. Now that is magic, eh? No longer. Imagine what other magic might be understood through critical thinking and non-linear activity across the world.

    Asked how he sees the evolution of linear and non-linear thinkers learning to get along, he starts with expectations, both of self and others. What would happen if we learned how to bridge the gap and supported a natural process through deeper conversations and reflection?

    Perry also shares that he's found that when people are a bit fearless, their curiosity diminishes. How can you increase your curiosity about life, about you, about living fully and a better world?

    Parting wisdom... tune in and listen. You'll love it.

    Connect with Perry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perryknoppert/

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    The Octopus Movement: https://theoctopusmovement.org/

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    One World in a New World with Sunny Job - Fear Elimination Ninja Nov 25, 2022
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    One World in a New World with Sunny Job - Fear Elimination Ninja

    Sunny speaks of growing up in the slums of Mumbai and admits the connection to the divine was through guilt, feeling guilty about his identity as a human because we are 'born into sin.'

    He relates a profoundly connected experience he had at 15, less than 24 hours before his family was to be evicted from their home, with no where to go. You'll be warmed by the story.

    Noting his professional history as a training manager for over 3,000, we peer into how he brought his insight and awareness of his own inner connection to his work. Sunny's reflection of how and what happened is keenly insightful and offers more evidence of a divinely orchestrated series of events.

    Moving on to discussing how the connection to 'Self' (non-local mind/infinite intelligence), both share instances where the ego steps aside and a stream of consciousness flows in the words spoken or written.

    Sunny speaks of 'not thinking' being the key to opening the door to that kind of experience. You'll hear a great explanation of the process that might be useful to you.

    When we find ourselves in a space where we feel left out, totally disconnected, we tend to rebound and go the other direction, feeling so connected we're often unable to be practical and pragmatic. Sunny notes his own process and the gradually balancing in the middle place, realizing he didn't need to know the whole route, only that he was on it.

    Have you ever thought about something strongly, like a book, and it shows up the next day, or within a few days? Would you recognize the connection? What if it took longer, perhaps years, would you make the connection immediately, or in hindsight years later?

    Sunny shares another shift in his life, exploring books and courses, and something came as a complete surprise at the time.

    How do you face your fears? Sunny learned from experience that there was a way to confront his fears, literally in the darkness. His inquiry was toward exploring the dark and just seeing what was lurking, if anything.

    He found out by the experience that there was nothing, only what might have been his projections had he chose to be fearful. He mentions that, to him, a belief is a decision to stop exploring. Have you stopped exploring? We hope you view this gem and subscribe.

    Connect with Sunny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnyjob/

    Sunny's website: www.sunny-job.com

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    One World in a New World with Stephan A Schwartz - Scientist, Futurist, Author Nov 18, 2022
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    One World in a New World with Stephan A Schwartz - Scientist, Futurist, Author

    Stephan has a rich history with parapsychology, exploring consciousness and looking into the future. It is especially pertinent now, and you'll enjoy the perspectives he offers in our conversation that covers a lot of territory in a short amount of time.

    We start off with a bit of a challenge with the bandwidth, so you get to look at Zen for a bit while we get into the educational content. Stephan begins with a discomforting experience of talking to himself in the mirror at a party. Mirror, mirror... nope, different story. It was just the opposite. He shares a story that may be all too familiar.

    A short while later, a couple showed up with some really strange questions about reincarnation that eventually led him to the Edgar Cayce Foundation and the Association for Research and Enlightenment. The story is truly fascinating and will no doubt raise some eyebrows as well as confirm suspicions. How did it happen?

    His research led him to exploring parapsychology and what is now known as 'remote viewing.' Unpacking the kinds of experiences that he had from his studies in consciousness, he refers to Max Planck's work and a quote from him, 'Consciousness is causal and fundamental.'

    Pay attention to what he reveals in addressing his perspective on the topic and how his first experiments with remote viewing proved worthy of further study. We don't think about these kinds of things too often, yet have you ever tried to 'visualize' where you might have left something?

    Stephan has combined experimentation with a well-researched and documented process. Moving from his personal experience to referencing the potentials of consciousness, he shares a few stories from others in history who've applied the 'psycho-spiritual' technology of the nature of 'beingness.' Did the British leave India by force or by choice?

    Zen asks a few poignant questions about the possibilities for peace in the world and truncating the timeframe to do so being possible, based on the data and research Stephan has shared. His answer is also poignant. You've got to listen in for more.

    We discuss various scenarios of the future and how the use of 'future knowing' in spite of the trends and the potential of 'other' influences. The conversation gets quite interesting from a cultural anthropology point of view. Is there another hominid change on the way?

    Thanks for tuning in and share your thoughts below, please.

    Connect with Stephan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-a-schwartz-1785044/

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    One World in a New World with George J. Chanos - Author, Speaker, Futurist Nov 11, 2022
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    One World in a New World with George J. Chanos - Author, Speaker, Futurist

    As a former Attorney General for Nevada, George's introduction and highlights seem cursory for the depth of discussion that ensues. You'll have a grand journey with this conversation. As a futurist, his insights are very real and cognizant of current conditions.

    George relates his first event that spoke to him deeply was President Kennedy's assassination. It was a crucial moment for many. He admits that perhaps he isn't as introspective as the host, yet because of the experience he came to want to be president someday. George presents that deep down we all want to have a meaningful life. Would you agree?

    Would you be corruptible for enough money? George relates that after another event at 20 years of age that sent him another direction; being on the elevator with the ABSCAM co-conspirators as they were on their way to resign in disgrace. He knew he had to be bulletproof, metaphorically. What would you do or have you done to be bulletproof?

    How do you prepare for the future? How do you prepare your children for the future? George has some pertinent insights as to how he found direction in doing so after his heart attack and writing a book that essentially 'downloaded' his knowledge, as something for his daughter to have and know.

    George mentions Sheryl Sandberg's quote, "We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change." He speaks to the coming changes as we move toward the technological singularity.

    Georges goes on to mention 'Ogilvy on Advertising.' He specifically notes the 'helicopter perspective' as being essential in his problem-solving work, which was his special sauce for hire for many years.

    What is on your horizon? What do you see in our collective future? How are you preparing for a future that you want to create or live? What kinds of decisions are you making? Are you looking beyond the horizon? How far inside are you looking? How far outside are you looking?

    How are we addressing the challenges we face collectively? Change is coming and adaptability is key. There's more... tune in. Lots of details that promote deliberation inside.

    Connect with George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgejch...

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    One World in a New World with Jeannette Meier - Founder, Positive Impact Movement Nov 04, 2022
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    One World in a New World with Jeannette Meier - Founder, Positive Impact Movement

    Jeannette is quite the global citizen in her travels, though she turned tragedy into triumph early as her father passed from this world when she was 15. Even then she said goodbye to the sky rather than his body in front of her. It was a year later she had her first spiritually transformative experience.

    Our discussion of multiple perspectives of sensory perspectives she had during her experience and the learning that unfolded may sound familiar. We often lose ourselves before finding ourselves. Her life became one of listening and paying attention, which led her to Barcelona.

    Zen reflects a bit and then inquires of how Jeannette found her way to Barcelona, the events (both inner and outer) that set it up. Her sharing of the journey, from both perspectives, is quite insightful and offers much to consider in your own reflection.

    Jeannette lives and works in a place of acknowledging co-creation, across her professional and personal endeavors. She leads technology teams and founded Positive Impact Movement to support work and play at a different level in life. She still went through her own eye of the needle that is worth investigating with a clear and present awareness of an evolving process.

    You'll enjoy the discussion that evolves about socially conscious entrepreneurship and socially conscious leadership. Sometimes both work together well, sometimes not. Learning about both does allow for a cohesion of activity in organizations toward greater functionality and impact.

    In finding our way through this co-creative conversation, there are many apocalyptic moments and tasty tidbits of sense making that you probably wouldn't hear elsewhere. The chat moves into peering into the nature and process of evolving a society. Discussing specifics, regarding a philosophy that promotes building community, locally and globally.

    The conversation is full of ancient wisdom brought forward to current applications and experience that opens doors to a fuller expression of life and fulfillment. You won't want to miss any of it.

    Connect with Jeannette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannette...

    Positive Impact Movement: https://pimov.org/

    Jeannette's Website: https://jeannettemeier.com/

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    Valentina Mironova's Dissertation: https://youtu.be/sMxvNJMiJHs

    Wilbert Smith's Memoirs (UFO related): https://bit.ly/WilberSmith

    Connect with Zen on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/zenbenefiel

    Live and Let Live Movement: https://liveandletlive.org

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    One World in a New World with Tony Michaelides - Author, Keynote Speaker, Music Industry Executive Oct 28, 2022
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    One World in a New World with Tony Michaelides - Author, Keynote Speaker, Music Industry Executive

    Diving into the depths with Tony started off with the recognition that when you're dealing with the band mates (U2, Bowie and others just starting out), radio and record label executives... it's like a rollercoaster ride. You'll love the stories he shares from the perspective of being there.

    Asked about coincidence, synchronicities and serendipitous moments and how life reflects our connection to it, he unabashedly offers graciousness and humility in the conversations and interactions just seemed to be the natural extension of what he'd learn young.

    Tony speaks about watching David Bowie while he was working with him on the road and the graciousness and humility he had. The details are worth checking out. It's a real behind-the-scenes story.

    Have you been in a position in your life where everything seems to be falling apart around you, yet you've done nothing wrong? Tony's sharing of how that caused his own re-direction and restructuring through competition and new technology.

    He makes distinctions between the 70s and musicians making statements that weren't censored and now that same kind of activity gets your act pulled. He says he's not a business man, per se, yet his expertise parallels the best. You'll enjoy the examples.

    Younger generations, and even older ones, would be wise to listen in to the ways we can achieve success and enjoy what we're doing at the same time. That is often not the case.

    He shares examples of having zest and desire, passion and purpose, cooperation and collaboration, creativity and innovation. We talk about attitude being more important than skillset and dive into various comparisons between a real-world learning and going to school. Life is its own school.

    We finally arrive at talking about how musicians are affected by listening, learning, and exploring each other and becoming a better musician through the activity of jamming with others who wanted to be their best as well.

    You'll find listening in and joining our journey will enrich your life in some way.

    Connect with Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymichaelides/

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    The INSIGHTS COLLECTION was created to provide an insider's view to the stories and lessons learned from the incredible career of Tony Michaelides, one of the most respected record pluggers in the UK.

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    One World in a New World with Neo Davila - aka Neo Positivity - Founder, "Thoughts Become Things" Oct 21, 2022
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    One World in a New World with Neo Davila - aka Neo Positivity - Founder, "Thoughts Become Things"

    We take the deep dive regarding Neo's recognition of his inner connection to find out he'd been that way his entire life, only realizing later that he was a bit different than others. Seeing things differently often makes one feel isolated, even alone. It was a happy isolation for him. Listen in to find out why.

    For him, to see others, especially his family and friends, to not be on the same page, in his terms, 'just sucks.' He says discovering the Law of Attraction allowed him to put all the pieces of his existing playbook together. What were those pieces?

    "Who am I?" "What am I?" "What can I do?" "Where can I go?" "Who can I meet along the way?" Neo says he doesn't think people ask those kinds of questions of themselves. He feels that even if they do, they may not see a lot of purpose in the answers.

    Regarding the process from Neo's perspective, acknowledging the 'one people, one planet' perspective, he offers we can't really get started because someone is always stirring the pot. Neo mentions George Floyd as an example.

    Zen asks, 'How do you respond to situations like that in such a way that we can have a better outcome?' You'll love his answer. It is absolutely profound. He was an undercover cop in Camden, New Jersey, with a different view from life experience.

    Are people the same everywhere? We'd like to think so, perhaps, depending on the experiences we have in our local communities. Neo made a move several years ago and his comments about it are very telling, with some insight for our audience as well.

    Late in the conversation we broach some unusual and sometimes disconcerting subjects and experiences that sprinkle our lives that we don't often talk about with others, let along in a podcast. It will certainly give you a chance to explore your own beliefs, perception and understanding of life and others.

    We live in amazing times during a profoundly prophetic period. What are your thoughts about progress?

    Thanks for tuning in and please do comment, subscribe and share us with friends. You can have conversations without having to be the focal point and risk rejection.

    Connect with Neo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neopositivity/

    Neo's Website: https://neopositivity.com

    Neo Positivity YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBHr4PcBbE6usH4ytVycnA

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    One World in a New World with Michael Vukelic - Author, Mindset Master Oct 14, 2022
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    One World in a New World with Michael Vukelic - Author, Mindset Master

    This is truly an apocalyptic chat about our reality that's jam-packed with deep understanding, full of shared-wisdom worthy of your attention.

    Michael references a traumatic childhood that inspired him to ask questions about life, especially why some succeeded and others didn't. Many years later, as an engineer in the aerospace industry, his work with metallurgy led him to some insightful realizations.

    Michael recounts that he felt there was always something to learn, that there was always a special gift. He shares that in the early ego days, it was all about the money because he grew up poor. He relates a heart-wrenching story no parent wants to face.

    He relates he'd had enough of being 'controlled' by a company, job and unfulfilling work, even though it paid well and had great benefits. Our exchange about change, being inspired from within is very insightful for navigating life and realizing your dreams.

    Then we launch into the deep stuff, chatting creating new neuropathways to divine intelligence. The stream of consciousness that ensues between us is replete with ancient awareness, that in order to ascend from circumstances, the pain of suffering initiates a quest for freedom. Michael's explanation of how he took choice to the new levels might reflect your own views.

    The two of us continue sharing stories and understanding that incorporates some eloquent examples of how this awareness allowed each of us to live more connected and open to flow. Our conversation triggered one of his memories, a visitation from his mother in the middle of the day, a few days after his mother's death. His experience was profound and you'll enjoy his story.

    How do you open to this kind of life? Michael admits, the key is in the listening (to the video). This is a great conversation for the seeker of change or realigning your life with more joy. Michael's title of 'Mindset Master' becomes evident in our deepening of this conversation to sharing very intimate levels of self-awareness.

    If you like 'heady' stuff, you'll love this apocalyptic chat. Thanks for your patronage. We'd love your comments, subscription and/or sharing, too.

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    One World in a New World with Don Schmincke - Author, Explorer, Scientist, Advisor Oct 07, 2022
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    One World in a New World with Don Schmincke - Author, Explorer, Scientist, Advisor

    Don's exploration of life and the world is more than normal for most, teaching at top-tier universities and working with major corporations training over 15,000 CEOs. This conversation will invigorate your awareness of what we are capable of doing and the write up just can't cover the depth of the exploration we embark upon.

    Queried about his first noticing a difference between the outside world and an inner experience, he referenced his mother putting him in touch with a organization, called ARE (Association for Research and Enlightenment) that studied and supported such activity around the world.

    His story of self-assessment and of his situation perhaps offers similar experiences to those who decide to make adjustments and engage further education for future financial stability. He shares a trek through various subjects you'll enjoy.

    The path he took is worth the listen as it spans higher learning and teaching at some prestigious universities. He came across an ancient Samurai training program that caught his interest and converted it to usefulness in the corporate sector.

    Asked about what resonated with him to express in the practical sense, he took a team approach in that regard, stating he was blessed by being connected with a lot of brilliant people. Anthropology, evolutionary genetics and the new realm of evolutionary psychology gave him the basis and insights in looking at our species and how we have evolved, then using that to help corporations excel.

    Don's sharing is ever-so-rare in the candor and honesty of how he's garnered the wisdom and ability to apply it with phenomenal results. He traveled the world to study various cultures. Just his brief stories about some of his travels are truly fascinating and informative beyond any textbook learning.

    He shares a generous portion of knowledge with a side of humor. You'll enjoy the time listening. Thanks for tuning in and may this chat, as well as others, offer new insights and observations of life that assists your own growth and understanding of living life larger.

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    One World in a New World with John McDonald - Libertarian Yogi, Spiritual Teacher Sep 30, 2022
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    One World in a New World with John McDonald - Libertarian Yogi, Spiritual Teacher

    John relating as a young boy he felt in this world but not of it, jumping in with answering the proverbial question of when he first noticed his inner connection. Much later in life, with a crazy CV and stellar corporate success, everything plummeted into destitute homelessness. A slow ascent back into life came afterward. We explore the insights and wisdom garnered along the way.

    Speaking as a recovering alcoholic, 'hard core' in his words. He admits that he had to be drug into the personal inner journey kicking and screaming, though he eventually acquiesced to the process. He shares that the corporate climb and working with management by objective Western-oriented companies seemed like that was what he was supposed to do. How did that fail him? Listen in.

    He offers an interesting perspective in acknowledging that folks might ask, "Just who do you think your are to call yourself a spiritual teacher?" His response is quite illustrative of the dedication it takes to even consider the title, let alone its activity.

    We often miss the benefits of wisdom acquired through trials and tribulations, devoted practice and spiritual understanding that our geriatrically gifted population carries, just waiting hopefully for someone to ask them questions about what matters most in life to them. John's life is not uncommon, though it is uncommon to be able to examine the fruits of them.

    We have a brief conversation about the Live and Let Live Movement, which he says 'got him' as soon as he saw it. Living life free of aggression and as a good human is good for humanity. Zen's mention of being able to have deep conversations that delve into issues with psychological safety and intellectual humility, which prompts John's response, "Isn't there such beauty in the capacity to agree to differ?"

    We all evolve in understanding each other as a result, and with less resistance to the other, it give the opportunity for opinions to change because of thoughtful engagement and an openness toward questioning our own position. If we are indeed reflections of each other, we can be peaceful in our conversations that help us learn to work together better toward common goals that benefit all.

    Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnduncanmcdonald/

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